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CG031

By CG031
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CG031 Great Member

CG031

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I've hit the Nike Slingshot irons didn't like them. I've hit the Sasquatch (not the sq version) and thought it was alright, not too bad, I could play it. I've hit the Sumo sq version, HATED it (and that noise, lol).

So I went to play golf today. I hit my sand wedge HORRIBLE. It's about two years old (and was used previously) it's a Ping Tour 56*...the grooves are shot. I get no spin. I land it way short of the pin in wet conditions, and it still flies 15 feet past. It was making me so angry. I have a very good short game, or did, up until two or three weeks ago, when I started losing my feel even though I was hitting everything solid. It was almost like all feedback left the clubface.

So after my round I headed over to Dick's Sporting Goods. I saw the Titleist Vokey's (had my eye on them honestly) but were 120 dollars so I said screw that. I went over to the Nike SV Tour's. 89.99. I said, good price. They felt very nice too me in my hands. I went into the little room then had, they taped it up or something, and they let me hit a few balls. It felt great even though I couldn't see the ball flight. I really liked it. So I purchased.

I haven't liked Nike Golf equipment over the past year or so, but this wedge felt really good. Anyone else play it? I know I sound like a 'NIKE HATER' but I'm really not. I've wanted to always give them a chance, but their stuff never felt as good to me as Ping woods, Mizuno irons, Tileist, Callaway, etc.

Driver Ping G10 10.5*
Hybrids Ping G5 (3) 19* Bridgestone J36 (4) 22*
Irons Mizuno MP-57 5-PW
Wedges Srixon WG-504 52.08 Bridgestone WC Copper 56.13
Putter 33" Scotty Cameron Studio Select #2


dragonflyin Well Established Member

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I got the same Nike wedges actually... out of the two I play (56 & 60), I really like the lob wedge. It produces decent spin and I love the feel of them. I wish they had a different finish than the silver look, but as long as they work, I won't complain..

Driver:  R11S 10.5°, Fairway Woods:  909 F2 15.5°, Hybrid:  G10 21°

Irons:  Tour Preferred MC 4-P, Wedges:  Vokey SM 52.08, 56.10, 60.04

Putter:  Tei3 Newport II / Circa 62 #3, Ball:  Pro V1X / NXT Tour


whip_it_out Dedicated Member

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Ive got a 52 SV Tour, and a solid strike really puts the spin on the ball. Ive had the wedge a year or so now, and its as close to new as you can get.

My other Nike wedge, 60 degree, is just a forged wedge, which i picked up new for 30 bucks(in the used rack, but obviously never been hit), but i havent taken a full swing with a lob wedge in so long, so i dont know about the spin.

on half and 3/4 shots, it gets really nice feel, but any plain forged wedge will, so its nothing special.
just works really well.
In The Bag

Titleist 905T 9.5°
Nike Sumo2 15°
Nike Sumo2 19°Nike Forged Irons - 3-PW Titleist Bob Vokey Spin Milled 56°10°Scotty Cameron Pro Platinum Newport 2

rubbery Well Established Member

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I've hit the Sumo sq version, HATED it (and that noise, lol).

Don't hate on it. Sometimes I go to a dome near my house (fabulous acoustics) and just hit balls as hard as I can with mine to piss everyone off.

I like Nike clubs; I've trusted them ever since the first club of mine that wasn't a hand-me-down was an Ignite driver, and I especially like the forged TW wedge. I can spin it like it's my job with that thing.

Driver: Nike VRS Covert 

3 Wood: Taylormade Rocketballz

Hybrid: Nike Sumo 18*

Irons: Titleist AP1 4-PW

Wedges: Cleveland CG12 60* 56* & 52* 

Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Newport 1.5


Jaybone Established Member

Jaybone

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I was never a fan of Nike clubs and would have never thought I would own one. I tried the Adams Ovation 3 Square driver and liked it,but still didn't love it. So I wanted to try another Square driver. So I sucked it up and bought the Sumo2. I was really impressed with it (besides the noise). I hit it consistantly and like the feel alot. So much so that I picked up the Sumo2 3wood and a 3 Hybrid. Would have never thought I would be a Nike owner and now I own 3.

L4V M Speed
Insight XTD Hybrid 3 Wood
Insight XTD Hybrid 5 Wood
Idea A30S Hybrid 4 and 5 Irons
09 Burner Irons 6-AW CG14 WedgesF7 2 Ball Putter w/ dyssey Jumbo Grip Grom Bag


Cody Dedicated Member

Cody

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I think nike iron's are very ugly aside from the CCI's. If i didn't already have a nice driver the Sumo2 would be #1 on my list. I hit a friends and i loved it. I also really like the ignite putter series. The ignite 003 is what made me fall in love with mallet putters.

I was thinking of purchasing some SV Tour wedges before, but i think i just might go for it and buy one without trying it.

In my Extreme Sport Stand Bag
Driver: 4DX D-Spec Driver 10.5* Stiff UST SR3
3W: F-60 15* Regular Fujikura E150 Fit-On
Hybrids: 4DX Ironwoods 20* 23* Regular UST SR3
Irons: 4DX CB 5-PW Stiff True Temper ST-90Wedges: Vokey 50* 56*Putter: SabertoothBall: DT Roll


Dent Great Member

Dent

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I'm a nike Driver Fan! Absolutely love their drivers. I can't hit anything further than I can hit my Sasquatch. Best purchase I've ever made. Doesn't even beat my brand new wedge or putter.

Yet to try the Nike CCI Forged. Not really interested in their wedges though.
In My Bag

Driver: Sasquatch 460 9.5°
3 Wood: Laser 3 Wood 15°
5 Wood: r7 19° (Stiff)Irons: S58 Irons 4-PW Orange DotWedge: Harmonized 60°Wedge: Z TP 54°Putter: Tiffany 34"Balls: Pro V1 Shoes: Adidas Tour 360 IIThe Meadows Golf Coursewww.themeadowsgc.comAge: 16

CG031 Great Member

CG031

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I played 18 holes with it today. I couldn't really judge, because with my new grip, on a certain part of my finger/hand, the skin is tearing off until I build up callisues (sp?). So, I could barely hold the club. But I hit it well all day. The head is a little bit heavier than the Ping, so in the air, it flies a little bit furthur. I did notice a difference in "bite" though.

Driver Ping G10 10.5*
Hybrids Ping G5 (3) 19* Bridgestone J36 (4) 22*
Irons Mizuno MP-57 5-PW
Wedges Srixon WG-504 52.08 Bridgestone WC Copper 56.13
Putter 33" Scotty Cameron Studio Select #2


Lefty39 Well Established Member

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I almost bought the same club, but I couldn't weasel it out of my mom .

In the Bag:

Driver 10.5 r7 460 ti Reax regular shaft
3 Wood 15.5 LD F Speed Aldila NV stiff shaft
Hybrids 19 Tour Burner Rescue Reax stiff shaft. 21 degree torch series saber shaftIrons Sliver Scot 4-pw Rifle 5.0 shaftsSand Wedge 56 Degree Cg10 Black pearl finish 2 dotLob Wedge 60...

pjsnyc Great Member

pjsnyc

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Haven't really given Nike wedges a shot, but so far I only like their Sumo1 driver. Perhaps now I will! I've been meaning to pick up an extra wedge...

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In the bag Nike SasQuatch SuMo 10.5* {} Tiger Shark Hammerhead 3w, 5w, 3h {} Nickent 3DX Pro 5i-PW {} Titleist Vokey 250.08* {} Cleveland CG11. 54* {} Callaway X-Tour 58.11* {} Carbite Tour Classic Putter {} Titleist ProV1x


BGPro Member

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The SV Tour wedges are some of the most consistent wedges I've ever played... and they DO come in a black finish, just not in all the lofts they have.

In the Bag (right now)...

Cleveland Tour Issue 310UL* - Miyazaki Kusala Blue 83X

Taylormade R9 TP Tour Issue 13* - Diamana Blue 63X

Taylormade TP Hybrid 17* - Matrix Altus 80X

Taylormade TP Hybrid 19* - Matrix Altus 80X

Nike Forged Blades - 4-W - ProjectX 6.5

Nike VR Black V-Rev 52*, 58*

Scotty Cameron California Hollywood

Taylormade Penta TP3 ball


nike_golf Dedicated Member

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I play a 54 and a 60 SV Tour wedge w/ the 60 in black finish and they are probably my favorite clubs to hit. Anything at 110 yards and in to 40 yards out my 54 covers beautifully...... the 60 covers the rest.........

The control and spin on these clubs is second to none......

These are just solid wedges......

TM R11/Titleist 910F 15*/ Nike SQ2 20* & 23*/ Nike CCi 5-PW/ Nike SV 52* & 56*/ SC Newport 2 Studio Style 32.5"
Nike 20XIx/Pro V1x


FlopShotArtist Great Member

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I love the driver, and 3W...might expand to a hybrid eventually, although I am really considering the new Burner for that.
What I Play:

Driver: Sasquatch SUMO² 9.5º Stiff
Hybrid: HiBore 16º (3W replacement)
Irons: Staff Ci6 3-PW StiffWedges: Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 60.04Putter: Newport Studio Style 35"Ball: Pro V1xAge: 15

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